Allen is mostly a first baseman but has played some corner outfield, as well. He hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2012 and will likely just serve as a pinch-hitter until Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) comes off the disabled list Sunday. Fri, Apr 8, 2016 01:47:00 PM

Reds signed 1B Brandon Allen to a minor league contract.

Allen hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2012 and he turns 30 years old in February. The first baseman hit .273/.350/.478 with 16 home runs and 68 RBI in 124 games this summer for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate. Mon, Nov 30, 2015 12:20:00 PM

Anthony DeSclafini says he's having a normal offseason after completing his rehab from a sprained UCL.

DeSclafini threw a 90-pitch outing in an instructional league game in October before shutting it down for the winter. "I was able to throw all of my pitches with no worries or issues. I thought I ended on a pretty good note," he told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. If he shows he's healthy next spring, DeSclafini would be a mixed-league sleeper.

Rookie Davis underwent surgery Monday to repair the labrum and remove a bone spur in his right hip.

Davis is not expected to be ready for spring training, although it's unclear what his status for Opening Day might be. He held an 8.63 ERA over seven appearances -- six starts -- for the Reds this season.